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US irks G20 ministers by bringing back Russia, barring journalists

The United States' move to welcome Russia back to a meeting of G20 countries on Monday while denying some journalists access to the gathering dismayed some finance leaders present, deflecting from its bid to focus talks on global economic growth.

1 day ago
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Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins

With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections. ...

1 week ago
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Race to reach trapped Colombia quake survivors offers hope

Authorities said on Friday that 287 people had been killed and nearly 4,000 injured, while nearly 400 others were still missing. ...

2 weeks ago

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Sovereignty concerns loom over new security pact with US

The upgraded Indonesia-United States security agreement, the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP), has been shadowed by reports on Washington’s proposal for blanket overflight access for its military aircraft in Indonesia’s airspace.

4 months ago
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'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war

The cost of urea -- a common nitrogen-based fertilizer -- had jumped by around 50 percent at the port of New Orleans.

4 months ago
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Artemis crew urges unity on 'lifeboat' Earth

Artemis II was the inaugural crewed mission of NASA's program aiming to install a sustained presence on the Moon.

4 months ago
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Trump weighs broader cabinet reshuffle as Iran war pressure grows

Any potential reshuffling could serve as a reset for the White House as it confronts a politically challenging stretch: The five-week-old war has driven up gas prices, dragged down Trump's approval ratings and intensified anxiety about the consequences for Republicans heading into November's midterm elections.

4 months ago
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Russian tanker nears Cuba with much-needed oil as Trump softens tone

A Russian tanker full of crude oil has entered Cuban waters and was expected to reach port on Monday, possibly granting a lifeline to Cuba as US President Donald Trump appeared to relax a de facto oil blockade on the Caribbean island.

5 months ago
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At least 8 million join anti-Trump protests in US

Organizers said "at least 8 million people gathered today at more than 3,300 events across all 50 states," from big cities and small towns. US authorities provided no national crowd estimate.

5 months ago
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Sailboats carrying aid reach Cuba after going missing

Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to crisis-hit Cuba reached Havana on Saturday after disappearing during a longer-than-expected journey from Mexico that triggered a search-and-rescue operation.

5 months ago
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'Cuba is next', Trump says in speech touting US military successes

His administration has opened up negotiations with elements of Cuba's leadership in recent weeks, while Trump himself has hinted that kinetic action could be possible.

5 months ago
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Trump says ordering airport security workers be paid

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Department of Homeland Security to pay airport security officers who have been working without salary amid a budget standoff on Capitol Hill.

5 months ago
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Aid boat arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade deepens crisis

The Maguro shrimp fishing boat docked in Havana three days later than hoped after battling strong winds, currents and a pesky battery during its journey from Mexico.

5 months ago
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US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos

The US immigration agency at the center of a firestorm over heavy-handed enforcement tactics began deploying Monday to major airports, as officials scrambled to ease mounting travel disruption during a prolonged, partial government shutdown.

5 months ago
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US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus

The outcome of this "bellwether" trial potentially establishes a precedent for resolving other lawsuits that blame social media for fueling an epidemic of mental and emotional trauma.

5 months ago
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Cuba suffers its second nationwide blackout in week

Cuba plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week on Saturday after its national power network failed again, strained by aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.

5 months ago
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Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse

US President Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to US airports on Monday if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety.

5 months ago
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Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the no-nonsense former FBI chief who documented Russia's interference in the 2016 US election and its contacts with Donald Trump's campaign but opted not to bring criminal charges against a sitting president, has died at age 81, his former law firm confirmed on Saturday.

5 months ago
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Record-breaking heat wave grips western US

The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend across western cities and expanding eastward.

5 months ago
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Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions

The US and Israeli attack on Iran triggered the biggest spike in oil prices since the turmoil following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Gulf producers reduce output after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

5 months ago
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Melania Trump leads UN Security Council as Iran war rages

Ambassadors from all of the Security Council's members, including Washington's rivals Russia and China, lined up to meet with Trump, representing the US as it takes over the monthly rotating presidency of the Security Council.

5 months ago
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Indonesia reaffirms free and active policy amid tariff concerns

The tariff deal with the United States should not be interpreted as Indonesia siding itself with one side, but rather as an effort to seek cooperation with all friends and partners that align with President Prabowo Subianto’s vision on foreign policy, according to the Foreign Ministry.

6 months ago
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Trump's Iran strikes mark his biggest foreign policy gamble

Analysts question whether Trump, who has ruled out deploying US troops on the ground, has a strategy that could unseat Iran’s longtime cleric-dominated government, which has proved resilient in the face of crippling sanctions and periodic mass protests.

6 months ago
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US tariff deal tests Indonesia’s free and active doctrine

The Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART) with the United States may make it harder for Indonesia to sustain policy flexibility in dealing with other countries and various situations in the international geopolitical stage, experts have warned.

6 months ago
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Indonesia urges citizens in Mexico to stay vigilant after deadly cartel clashes

The government has urged Indonesian citizens in Mexico to remain vigilant after violent clashes erupted between the military and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) following the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.

6 months ago
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Canadian officials express disappointment to OpenAI in wake of school shooting

Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, is suspected of killing eight people on February 10 before taking her own life in a small town in British Columbia. OpenAI said it banned her account last year on ChatGPT for policy violations, which it said did not meet internal criteria for reporting to law enforcement.

6 months ago
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Trump vows 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union

Arriving to address a joint session of Congress, Trump was welcomed with cheers and a standing ovation from Republicans -- while Democrats remained seated in protest.

6 months ago
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Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law a day before, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may soon be released.

6 months ago
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Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, vows new 10% levy

The court's landmark 6-3 ruling upended the leverage Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments, both allies and foes, at negotiating tables around the world to reshape diplomatic relations and global markets.

6 months ago
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Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trump

Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around the world, has sought to leave his mark on the country in an unprecedented image and building campaign.

6 months ago
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Los Angeles sues Roblox over child exploitation claim

In a lawsuit, Los Angeles County said the company does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose.

6 months ago
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X files incoming: Trump orders government release of UFO records

In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information, calling the matter "extremely interesting and important."

6 months ago
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Trump 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza

Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country which has pledged to deploy 8,000 troops—nearly half of the 20,000 sought, would take the deputy commander role in the Gaza force.

6 months ago

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